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Kaweah River Rock Prepares Response to Ruling on Rock Plant April 4, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Dave Harrald Kaweah River Rock Prepares Response to Ruling on Rock Plant VISALIA – Kaweah River Rock’s plans to move its operations to a new site – where it can continue to supply building materials – have hit a bump in the road, but owners remain determined to continue. Judge Paul Vortmann of Tulare County Superior Court last week issued a ruling in response to an appeal of the county’s permit to build the plant. The ruling lists several procedural issues requiring more attention by the County. Dave Harrald, general manager of the Woodlake-based operation, says owners are disappointed, but they are confident that the issues raised can be addressed through a focused supplemental Environmental Impact Report document. Harrald estimates that this delay will cost consumers in Tulare County as much as $10 million more per year. “Tulare County’s schools, homes, roads and sidewalks will require 1 million ton of sand and gravel per year from this project,” Harrald noted. “Shipping from distant plants, rather than right here in the county, will add $10 to each ton purchased. That means $10 million right out of homebuyers’ and taxpayers’ pocket books.” Kaweah River Rock’s current site in Woodlake is nearly depleted, and the aggregates industry warns that Tulare County has an inadequate permitted supply. Without a new local permit, all building materials will have to be shipped in from outside the county, generating additional truck traffic, air pollution and wear and tear on Tulare County’s roads. “The aggregate shortage is now real!” Harrald said. For information on Kaweah River Rock, visit kaweahriverrock.com. -30-
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